Medication Reconciliation Technician — Patient History Specialist

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo is seeking a Pharmacy Technician – Medication Reconciliation to interview patients and family members to obtain and document medication histories at admissions. You will collect drug histories, allergies, and reconciliations under the supervision of a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Tech Supervisor.

You will document findings in the pharmacy system, assist with training, and support quality monitoring efforts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and pharmacy technician training program approved by the State of Michigan.
• Current Michigan State Board of Pharmacy license as Pharmacy Technician and CPhT certification.
• Minimum of two years of pharmacy technician experience; outpatient/retail preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients or families to obtain and document medication histories.
• Document drug allergies and reactions.
• Enter complete med history data into the patient care system with accuracy.
• Reconcile home medication lists with records and coordinate with pharmacists.
• Assist with training and mentoring new Pharmacy Technician–Medication Reconciliation Technicians.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer skills

Documentation

Independence

Medication knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy technician training

Michigan license & CPhT

2+ years pharmacy experience

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo is seeking a Pharmacy Technician – Medication Reconciliation to interview patients and family members to obtain and document medication histories at admissions. You will collect drug histories, allergies, and reconciliations under the supervision of a Pharmacist and Pharmacy Tech Supervisor.

You will document findings in the pharmacy system, assist with training, and support quality monitoring efforts.